Description

Sweet and Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta is the ultimate quick dinner, combining juicy steak, garlic, and a sweet heat glaze over linguine or fettuccine. This spicy steak pasta recipe is bold, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or guests. With tender beef and a sticky sauce, it’s a must-try for garlic lovers and pasta fans alike.

Ingredients

1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank)

8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and let rest.

2. While steak rests, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set pasta aside.

3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant. Add soy sauce and brown sugar; simmer until it thickens slightly. Stir in red pepper flakes.

4. Slice rested steak thinly against the grain for tenderness.

5. Add cooked pasta and sliced steak into skillet. Toss everything together with the sauce, using pasta water to loosen if necessary. Warm for 1–2 minutes.

6. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Let steak rest before slicing to retain juices.

Adjust crushed red pepper to your heat preference.

Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency without thinning flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 580
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 970mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg